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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark

Property class: 2
Hotel near Lake Michigan in Mackinaw City

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A room with a bed, a chair, and a view of the beach through a sliding door.
A multi-story hotel with a flat roof, balconies, and a sandy beach area with lounge chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view.
An indoor water play area with colorful play structures and water jets.
A beach with white lounge chairs and a clear view of the water and distant buildings.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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909 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Crossings
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Bridge Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the beach.

Comfort Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the beach.

Superior Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Mackinaw City hotel, you'll find Edgewater Beach and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Edgewater Beach and Lake Huron are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark

Hotel near Lake Michigan in Mackinaw City
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark offers its guests an indoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mackinaw City hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Smoking in designated areas
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark offers 60 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Splash pad

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Splash pad

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Great Mackinaw Beachfront Hotel
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Hotel
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Mackinaw City
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Hotel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark to the airport?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark is 15.6 mi (20-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

As of Oct 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark on Oct 15, 2026 start from $83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark.

How close is Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Edgewater Beach and 4-minute walk from Edgewater Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark offer free breakfast?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark have a pool?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark features an indoor pool.

Does Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark to downtown Mackinaw City?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark is 0.7 mi away from Mackinaw City.

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 504 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 504 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 504 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 504 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 504 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beachfront rooms
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Fourth of July stay! Trish, Tamara, and Samantha were so warm, welcoming, and helpful. They made us feel right at home. The room was beautifully updated, spotless, and had an incredible balcony view. Watching the fireworks from our balcony was unforgettable and easily the highlight of our trip. Great location, excellent amenities, and the beach fire pits were the perfect way to relax in the evening. We'd absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beach room was amazing, clean rooms,green to balcony was damaged, let a few bugs in,but didnt bother us,bed mattresses need upgrades, felt like I was in a bed at my grandma's cottage in the 70's,but really was the only downfall,all in all,I'd stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Felt safe. Only thing they didnt had hot water in all morning. It was ice cold water in tap and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Mostly clean and nice to stay in, but beds were stiff and the shower was marked wrong (hot was cold and cold was hot) and the temperature would randomly change from freezing to burning hot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely on the lake . Nice remodel on the room . Front desk was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty floors, stains on bedding, only met one pleasant staff personal. View excellent however we believe the room was tongue and groove walls covered up mildew walls, very musty odor .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outlets and fridge did not work. Beds were horribly uncomfortable. The screens were torn. Very nice beach though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced. Moldy rooms. No proper cleaning. No amenities. Musty smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being blunt...don't stay here. Rooms smell of mildew, the shower rod is too rusted for the curtain to slide on it, there is a dehumidifier in the room but it is broken, the fire alarm is missing, etc. Plus this is not a waterpark, yes ther is a pool, but that's it, nothing else. I spend over 50 nights a year in hotels, this is the worst in years
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
We stayed in a renovated lake side room for one night. It was a beautiful view of Lake Huron. The exterior of the hotel was in need of paint and repairs in spots. It was loud and there were dogs barking in the room next door (not the hotels fault but still a bit annoying). We did not go to the pool or waterpark, however the waterpark appeared to be under construction. The ice machine on our floor did not work and there was no elevator. It is what it is - okay for a night but wouldn’t stay longer than that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC was leaking smells well bad in the room no freezer working
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to move rooms cause AC didn't work. Then AC stopped in 2nd room. No hot water for shower in morning and ice makers didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty, we started 3 nights no cleaned the rooms when I called for room service they said it has to be requested 12 hours prior. They partially lost power so we had no AC or hot water for hours. And on our last night the AC room broke and we had to switch rooms. The doors and the hallway was full of mosquitoes and flies on the door, on the walls and dead on the floor just disgusting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent view but the hotel is kind of outdated and gross. In our room it looks like somebody just nailed some brand new pine over all the old stuff and left the old furnishing. There was no coffee cups so I had to use the plastic cups for water, our mattress was stained, and the AC sounded like a train running, not to mention that though pool area was closed off and nobody told us. The beds were pretty hard, not a huge point but I know I definitely need something a bit softer, and our room was filled with bugs.... Definitely was not worth the $375 that was charged for July 4th. Front desk staff was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water park is inoperable and definitely not available for use. The beach was ok ...lots of trash. The room was ok. The bathroom had some pretty obvious water damage to one of the walls. The noise from the room above us made it impossible to sleep and the front desk didn't seem to care. The morning of our checkout there was no hot water so we all had ice cold showers. When I told the front desk she stated that we weren't alone as the entire hotel was without hot water. No apologies offered for anything. Very disappointed in our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place and the staff are really nice. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was great d always so nice to be able to look at the beach and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay. The wife and I had a great time and the ladies at the front desk are so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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